My 6.1 retrofit thread
PARTS
MSD - 6013 HEMI6 ECU
MSD - 88864 - Harness (2005-2008 5.7)
Got stuck into the wiring - figured I may as well do something positive.
Harness was a snap to connect up - Fortunately I hadn't bolted down the intake as it was much easier to install with the intake off.
Wiring on the firewall still needs "stowing" properly - can't do that until the mounts are re-fabricated
and there's a bit more clearance.
Before we installed the engine, I installed the MSD Hemi6 ECU on the passenger side kick panel - dremelled a hole through the firewall and got a suitable grommet.
(Ignore the white wire, its the alternator shunt - the shunt splits the load so I can run the factory ammeter) - I haven't inserted into conduit yet. I'm leaving it un-enclosed until I'm certain how much length will be required.)
You could lose a small car down those intake ports!
PART ALERT
Remember - if you're running a 6.1, you MUST swap the cam and crank sensors to a 2005 or later 5.7 sensor for it to fit the harness.
(Next - we discuss Indy Cylinder heads INSANE concept of what reasonable bolt clearance IS...Stay tuned Folks!!)
PARTS
MSD - 6013 HEMI6 ECU
MSD - 88864 - Harness (2005-2008 5.7)
Got stuck into the wiring - figured I may as well do something positive.
Harness was a snap to connect up - Fortunately I hadn't bolted down the intake as it was much easier to install with the intake off.
Wiring on the firewall still needs "stowing" properly - can't do that until the mounts are re-fabricated
and there's a bit more clearance. Before we installed the engine, I installed the MSD Hemi6 ECU on the passenger side kick panel - dremelled a hole through the firewall and got a suitable grommet.
(Ignore the white wire, its the alternator shunt - the shunt splits the load so I can run the factory ammeter) - I haven't inserted into conduit yet. I'm leaving it un-enclosed until I'm certain how much length will be required.)
You could lose a small car down those intake ports!
PART ALERT
Remember - if you're running a 6.1, you MUST swap the cam and crank sensors to a 2005 or later 5.7 sensor for it to fit the harness.
(Next - we discuss Indy Cylinder heads INSANE concept of what reasonable bolt clearance IS...Stay tuned Folks!!)
